Archived Calgary Events

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Men Leaders in Social Justice Speaker Series featuring Casey Eaglespeaker (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 16, 2016 - March 16, 2016

Social Justice is a pervasive issue within our society today. Casey Eaglespeaker is a Spiritual and Cultural Advisor at the Native Centre at the University of Calgary as well as maintaining his position as the Aboriginal Resource Coordinator with Hull Services in Calgary. Casey Eaglespeaker will be speaking about his experiences and his journey through life and sharing the ways that he seeks to reconnect Aboriginal youth with their culture and begin healing the trauma caused by colonialization.

Location:

Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/men-leaders-social-justice-speaker-series-featuring-casey-eaglespeaker

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Mitzvah Day (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 15, 2016 - March 15, 2016

Join us as we make sandwiches for the Calgary Drop-In Centre. Sandwich making will happen from 11:00-4:00pm, with a discussion following about what "service" means to many religious communities. Mitzvah means: Hebrew for commandment, good deed done or act of human kindness is a foundational tenant to the Jewish faith. Mitzvah Day is hosted in partnership with Calgary Hillel, the Centre for Community Engaged Learning and International Student Services.

Location:

That Empty Space

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/mitzvah-day

Cree Grandmother's Tea Ceremony (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 15, 2016 - March 15, 2016

The Native Centre invites you to honour our ancestors and the women in our lives! Celebrate our strength as women and our important roles in our community with a traditional Cree Tea Ceremony involving song, drumming and prayer. Please join us at 12:00 noon in the Red Lodge MSC 392 here at The Native Centre. Bring or wear a long skirt, a blanket, and perhaps a cushion to sit on the floor. Facilitated by Kerrie Moore at The Native Centre.

Location:

Native Centre (MSC 392)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/cree-grandmothers-tea-ceremony

Window, created by Ghost River Theatre and drama students (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 15, 2016 - March 15, 2016

Ghost River Theatre and the Division of Drama in the School of Creative and Performing Arts at the University of Calgary present Window: a kaleidoscopic portrait of an empire in decline. Ghost River Theatre brings the full force of its signature aesthetic innovation to a simple but startling interplay of perspectives, soundscapes, and physicality in this interdisciplinary creation project. Led by GRT’s Artistic Director Eric Rose and devised with the University of Calgary’s drama Students, Window will be a circuitous, decades-spanning odyssey that plunges audiences into the contested crucible of America’s past, and peers into a splay of possible futures. A party to last a century. Window will be performed as part of the Taking Flight Festival at The West Village Theatre. Free admission for UCalgary students and employees by presenting your Unicard at the box office

Location:

West Village Theatre (2007 10 Ave SW)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/window-created-ghost-river-theatre-and-drama-students

Free Presentation: Paddling the Porcupine River (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 14, 2016 - March 14, 2016

Want to see what a true wilderness experience is like? This preview covers an extended canoe trip in Northern Saskatchewan that is so remote, you access it via a float plane, and your only communication with the outside world is a sat phone. Big canyons and lots of whitewater make this river perfect for intermediate paddlers—and it has exceptional fishing and beautiful waterfalls to enjoy as well. Our certified paddling guide is presenting and will answer all your questions! This presentation is free. There's no registration required, just show up early to get a good spot.

Location:

Kinesiology Building Room KNB 126

Speaker:

Angela Harder, Outdoor Centre Paddling Program Coordinator/Guide

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/free-presentation-paddling-porcupine-river

Faith & Film; "Beeba Boys" (Deepa Mehta) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 14, 2016 - March 14, 2016

Join the Faith & Spirituality Student Team as they host a faith and film night. The film being screened is Deepa Mehta's Beeba Boys, which tells the story of Jeet Johar, a guarded, ruthless gangster within the very real criminal underground populated by second- and third-generation Indian immigrants on Canada’s west coast. As Jeet competes with rival gangs for an increasingly shrinking turf, the single father and dutiful son is forced to violently demand respect, ensuring the Beeba Boys’ continued survival in present-day Vancouver. Snacks will be provided. Film will be shown followed by a discussion. No registration needed, feel free to drop in!

Location:

Faith & Spirituality Centre (MSC 373)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/faith-film-beeba-boys-deepa-mehta

UCalgary Bike Share Launch (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 14, 2016 - March 14, 2016

Join us from 1-3pm at the Sustainability Resource Centre in Science B to talk bikes, membership, possible volunteer opportunities, and maybe eat some cake too!

Location:

Sustainability Resource Centre in Science B

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/ucalgary-bike-share-launch

Pitch Coaching Workshop (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 12, 2016 - March 12, 2016

You got a business, or a great idea, now what? Innovate Calgary and the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation have partnered to bring you this workshop that will coach you through learning to effectively pitch your idea to potential clients. The workshop will be delivered through a mix of traditional classroom lecture, and ample time for pitch practice. The presenters will provide you with an interactive and info packed session. Pitch practices will be observed and critiqued to ensure that participants leave with meaningful and valuable feedback. Date: Saturday March 12, 2016 Time: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location: RGO Room (SH 465), Scurfield Hall, University of Calgary Cost: $25.00 (Early Bird ticket rate available until February 27) $35.00 (Regular ticket rate available February 28 – March 11) limited space available APPLY NOW

Location:

Scurfield Hall 465 (RGO Room)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/pitch-coaching-workshop

“Objects in Mirror” English Honours Undergraduate Symposium (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 12, 2016 - March 12, 2016

When: 12 March 2016, 9:30-4:30 Where: MacEwan Conference Centre, Cassio A/B The English Honours Undergraduate Symposium is an opportunity for students to showcase unique research from their year-long honours projects. The symposium will feature critical work alongside multiple creative projects by students within the English Department's Creative Writing Program. This year’s title, “Objects in Mirror,” celebrates the variety of ways in which one can read, interpret, and analyze literary texts. Students’ projects vary widely and cover topics as diverse as Twitter fiction, Indigenous science fiction, and food in works by Charles Dickens. All are welcome at this event. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be served throughout the day. Visit our event page for the latest updates The English Honours Undergraduate Symposium is an opportunity for students to showcase unique research from their year-long honours projects. This year’s title, “Objects in Mirror,” celebrates the variety of ways in which one can read, interpret, and analyze literary texts. Students’ projects include diverse subjects such as twitter fiction, Indigenous science fiction, and food and drink in works by Charles Dickens, and will also feature multiple creative projects. All are welcome at this event. Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be served throughout the day.

Location:

Cassio A/B - MacEwan Student Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/objects-mirror-english-honours-undergraduate-symposium

Gravity Open House at the Rothney Astrophysical Observatory (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 12, 2016 - March 12, 2016

RAO Director Phil Langill wants the force to be with you. On Saturday, March 12, Langill will lead a fascinating talk, "2400 years of gravity - From Aristotle to LIGO," that will cover what physicists understand about gravity, as well as the most recent research exploring the latest test of Einstein's theories. LIGO refers to Laser Interferometer Gravitational-wave Observatory detectors, which were the devices that recently confirmed the existence of gravitational waves. Visitors will have the opportunity to look through the RAO’s array of telescopes (weather permitting), with astronomers from the University of Calgary and members of the Royal Astronomical Society on hand to answer questions. If the sky is clear, Jupiter is visible and the constellation Orion chases Taurus the bull while the big dog Canis Major follows, creating a spectacular display in the southern sky. Learn more about the RAO online at http://www.ucalgary.ca/rao/ or on Twitter @RAOastronomy. The entrance fee is $20 per car OR $10 per person, all proceeds go towards the RAO educational programming.

Location:

Rothney Astrophysical Observatory

Speaker:

Phil Langill, Department of Physics and Astronomy

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/gravity-open-house-rothney-astrophysical-observatory

The LRC Language of Literature Series presents (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 11, 2016 - March 11, 2016

Josias Semujanga (Départment des littératures de langue française, Université de Montréal): "When fiction becomes testimony of Genocide" Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Language Research Centre - CHD 420 http://arts.ucalgary.ca/lrc/

Location:

The Language Research Centre - CHD 420

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/lrc-language-literature-series-presents

Philosophy Speakers ALUMNI SERIES: William Lyons (Trinity College Dublin), "Philosophy, Drama and Philosophical Drama" (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 11, 2016 - March 11, 2016

Location: Social Sciences Tower, Room 1253 About the Talk I should really entitle this talk “And now for something completely different”, as it will not be like the regular academic lectures or talks you are used to hearing. Indeed it is not so much a case of talking as of “Showing, Not Saying”. I begin with some brief comments about how I came to be interested in writing what I call “theatre of thought” or philosophical drama. I shall then make some remarks about what are the possibilities of incarnating philosophy in drama without the result becoming intensely boring, and about how philosophical drama might serve as a form of philosophy “outreach”. I intend to show three filmed extracts from some of my “theatre of thought” plays. I will lead into each showing with some account of the philosophical themes embedded in the plays in question and some background to the particular scenes filmed. The first short film is an extract from a film of the final dress rehearsal of the London premiere of “Socrates and his Clouds” in 2013 (text published by Oberon Books, 2013); the second is a specially filmed scene from “Wittgenstein – The Crooked Roads”, premiered in London in 2011 (text published by Methuen Drama – Bloomsbury, 2015); the third is a film of the Epilogue from the play “The Fir Tree and the Ivy”, about Martin Heidegger and Hannah Arendt, a play which has yet to be staged. About the Speaker William Lyons (UCalgary MA 1968) is a former head of the Department of Philosophy and Professor of Moral Philosophy in the School of Mental and Moral Science at Trinity College Dublin. He is now an Emeritus Fellow of Trinity College and a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. He is the author of Gilbert Ryle (1980), Emotion (1980), The Disappearance of Introspection (1986), Approaches to Intentionality (1995), Matters of the Mind (2001), Socrates and His Clouds (2013), Wittgenstein - The Crooked Roads (2015) and editor of Modern Philosophy of Mind (1995). He has also published numerous articles in leading academic journals. Professor Lyons also has an interest in 'Theatre of Thought' drama. His play about Wittgenstein, 'The Crooked Roads of Genius' won the START Chapbooks play competition in 2005 and his play about Heidegger and Arendt, 'The Fir Tree and the Ivy', won the Eamon Keane Full Length Play award in 2006 (now translated into Italian as 'L'Edera e L'Abete'). He also has written an Aristophanic play about Socrates, entitled 'Socrates and His Clouds' (previously 'Nimbus Clouds'). The Premiere and subsequent performances of 'Wittgenstein – The Crooked Roads of Genius', directed by Nicholas Blackburn took place at the Riverside Studios, London, 18th April – 8th May 2011. The Premiere and subsequent performances of 'Socrates and his Clouds', produced by the Meddlers Theatre Company and directed by Melina Theocharidou, took place at the Jermyn Street Theatre in central London, from 4th – 22nd June 2013. L'Edera e l'Abete, the Italian translation of William Lyons' play, The Fir Tree and the Ivy, about Hannah Arendt and Martin Heidegger, has just won the Premio Colline di Torino (Testo Teatrale) for 2015. The translation is by Dr Alessio Frenda a recent graduate in Linguistics at TCD.

Location:

Social Sciences Tower 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-alumni-series-william-lyons-trinity-college-dublin-philosophy-drama-and

HOPE - fundraising gala (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 11, 2016 - March 11, 2016

HOPE (Harmony Openness Privilege Engagement), an event by Hope 2 Opportunity (H2O) in partnership with the Art House Union, to bring awareness to water related issues around the world in a creative way, is calling out all the artists and talents out there to submit their creation to us. The funds raised through this event goes to The Water Project, which helps in education and building water wells in Sub-Saharan Africa. Art is a form of expression and whatever that mode of expression may be --paintings, crafts, sculptures, spoken word, music, film etc. -- we'd love to have it! We will have a dedicated portion of the evening for performances and showcasing of digital media. Email your submissions to hope2opportunity@gmail.com. Art work to be submitted by February 26th, 11:59 PM All submitted art work will be displayed at the event and winning art will be finalized by the votes collected via our online website and at the event itself and the winners will be awarded prizes. Check out our website: http://h2oartgala.ca Dinner is provided. Entry by a fee (?) only: (get your tickets at: http://h2oartgala.ca/Purchase Early Bird (Before Feb 26th): Regular: Non-members: $10 Non-members: $15 Members: $10 + Free Raffle Ticket Members: $10 Artists: $5 Artists: $10 All proceeds go directly to The Water Project. Website: http://thewaterproject.org. For more information, questions or concerns, please contact us by email: hope2opportunity@gmail.com.

Location:

That Empty Space

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/hope-fundraising-gala

Immigrant entrepreneurship and Trasncultural Dynamics: a study of Chinese dominance in the grocery retail sector in contemporary Panama and Belize (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 11, 2016 - March 11, 2016

The Latin American Research Centre welcomes Dr. Josephine Smart and Dr. Alan Smart, professors in the Department of Archeology and Anthropology at the University of Calgary. This talk focuses on the post-1990 Chinese dominance in the grocery retail sector in Panama and Belize. Drawing on empirical data collected in 2013 and 2015 respectively, this discussion critically examines the emerging and expanding economic and social linkages between China and Central America. This event is FREE and OPEN to the public followed by an informal reception. Refreshments will be served. Time: 2:00 p.m. Date: Friday, March 11, 2016 Location: SB146 Info: larc@ucalgary.ca

Location:

SB146

Speaker:

Dr. Josephine Smart and Dr. Alan Smart, Archeology and Anthropology Department, University of Calgary.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/immigrant-entrepreneurship-and-trasncultural-dynamics-study-chinese-dominance-grocery

Who Needs Feminism? Photo Booth (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 10, 2016 - March 10, 2016

Mark your calendars, the Who Needs Feminism Photo Booth is back on March 10! Share why feminism is part of your life anytime between 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in the TFDL Foyer. Join the ranks of Mayor Nenshi and YouTube sensation Laci Green in telling us why you need feminism! Hosted by the Women's Resource Centre

Location:

TFDL

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/who-needs-feminism-photo-booth

Hanging out: how and where geckos got sticky (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 9, 2016 - March 9, 2016

With the advent of nanotechnology, attempts to understand and duplicate the means by which geckos cling to smooth surfaces have mushroomed. Because their ability to cling is so highly developed, our understanding of how, and under what environmental circumstances, it began is challenging. Using comparative anatomy, ecology, kinematics and patterns of relationship, I provide insights into this complex evolutionary problem and contemplate new and exciting lines of interdisciplinary research that are emerging. This event is organized by the University of Calgary Emeritus Association and is sponsored by the Vice-President (University Relations). It is open to the community at no charge.

Location:

Senate Room - 7th Floor (room 721) - Hotel Alma

Speaker:

Dr. Tony Russell, Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/hanging-out-how-and-where-geckos-got-sticky

Women Leaders Speaker Series: Julie Van Rosendaal (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 9, 2016 - March 9, 2016

Join us in the Women's Resource Centre on Wednesday, January 9th for a roundtable discussion with Julie Van Rosendaal, chef extraordinaire and best selling author, on her experience of being a woman in a male dominated field, how she creates such delicious dishes, and her journey to success.

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

Speaker:

Julie Van Rosendaal is the author of seven best-selling cookbooks, with an eighth coming out this spring and the first of the new Best of Bridge collaboration slated to be released this fall. Julie has been the food columnist on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC Radio One for 10 years, is the food editor of Parents Canada magazine, is the contributing food editor of Western Living magazine and has regular columns in and writes for numerous publications, including Swerve, Avenue and City Palate. She co-hosted three seasons of the TV series It's Just Food with chef Ned Bell, is a food stylist for TV, print and corporate clients, and she writes and takes photos for her award-winning food blog, dinnerwithJulie.com, which documents real life in her home kitchen in Calgary with her husband, Mike, and 10 year old son, Willem.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/women-leaders-speaker-series-julie-van-rosendaal

Distinguished Speakers Panel - The Future of Oil Sands (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 9, 2016 - March 9, 2016

Oil Sands developments are facing strong headwinds for a variety of issues including carbon emissions, royalty changes, increased corporate taxes, environmental footprint, health impacts, aboriginal concerns, low oil prices, a lack of pipeline approvals and new and uncertain political relationships both provincially and federally. Can the industry successfully resolve these issues and innovate itself through more sustainable development to renewed success or will the oil sands fade into obscurity?

Location:

Red and White Club - McMahon Stadium

Speaker:

Moderator: Ian Gates, Head, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Schulich School of Engineering Panelists: Joule Bergerson, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering and Centre for Environmental Engineering Research and Education, Schulich School of Engineering; Jackie Forrest, Vice President of Energy Research, ARC Financial Corp.; Gordon Lambert, Executive Advisor, Sustainability and Innovation Suncor Energy (retired) and Member of Alberta Climate Change Advisory Panel; Cameron Six, Vice President Engineering and Director, Sproule

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/distinguished-speakers-panel-future-oil-sands

An Evening with Nadia Hashimi (public reading, book sale/signing) (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 8, 2016 - March 8, 2016

The Department of Linguistics Languages and Cultures presents, An Evening with Nadia Hashimi (public reading, book sale/signing) The Arabic Language and Muslim Cultures program is proud to present acclaimed, international bestselling author, Nadia Hashimi who will be on hand to give a reading and facilitate a discussion based on her second novel, When the Moon is Low, an amazing novel that deals with refugees escaping their home country in Afghanistan by following one of the routes currently followed by Syrian refugees. Hashimi points out that in 2009, the number of displaced persons was under ten million. Currently, that figure is nearing 60 million and continues to climb. The refugee situation has now reached epic proportions while the world’s sympathies have ebbed and flowed. Fear, compassion, uncertainty and exhaustion create a mixed reception to the news that refugees will be arriving on our shores. The stories behind the piles of life vests are important to know if we do not want human tragedy to become background noise. Nadia Hashimi's reading/talk will be followed by a question and answer period and then limited time book signing with the famous author. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. March 8, 2016 5 – 7 p.m. Gallery Hall, TFDL Refreshments will be provided All are welcome and encouraged to attend this free event. Please RSVP your attendance by sending an e-mail to llc@ucalgary.ca, no later than March 3, 2016. If you have any questions, please e-mail llc@ucalgary.ca. http://llc.ucalgary.ca/event/nadia-hashimi

Location:

Gallery Hall - Taylor Family Digital Library

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/evening-nadia-hashimi-public-reading-book-salesigning

How Should We Teach Religion? Chair of Christian Thought Swanson Lecture in Christian Spirituality (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 7, 2016 - March 7, 2016

The Chair of Christian Thought Swanson Lecture in Christian Spirituality How Should We Teach Religion? In this talk, Professor Shantz reflects on his experience of teaching the Christian Religion within the University over the last 30 years. He considers changes in students, in the discipline of religious studies, and in universities over that time. He shows why the study of Religions belongs in the university, and what it can offer students, churches, and society at large. By Douglas H Shantz, PhD Professor of Christian Thought University of Calgary Response by Tinu Ruparell, PhD Head, Department of Classics & Religion University of Calgary Location: Holy Cross Anglican Church 2828 19th Street NW

Speaker:

Douglas H. Shantz, PhD has held the Chair of Christian Thought at the University of Calgary since 1999. During that time he has invited leading scholars from Europe and North America to Calgary to address some of the pressing ethical, social, and religious issues of our day. Dr. Shantz has published articles and books on early modern Protestant groups and movements that gave rise to evangelical religion in our own day. His books include Christian Thought in the Twenty-first Century (2012) and An Introduction to German Pietism (2013).

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/how-should-we-teach-religion-chair-christian-thought-swanson-lecture-christian-spirituality

Leicester Law School Presentation (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 7, 2016 - March 7, 2016

Leicester Law School will be visiting Calgary this March on 07/03/2016 to give an information session on studying Law in the UK, as well as information on admission to Leicester Law School for Canadian students, and available scholarships. The University of Leicester has a global reputation and is placed in the top 2% of Universities world wide.

Location:

Scurfield Hall 215

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/leicester-law-school-presentation

Chair of Christian Thought lecture by Douglas H. Shantz (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 7, 2016 - March 7, 2016

Professor Douglas Shantz in the Dept. of Classics and Religion will speak on “How Should We Teach Religion?” In this talk, Professor Shantz reflects on his experience of teaching the Christian Religion within the University over the last 30 years. Dept. Chair Dr. Tinu Ruparell will bring comments in response.

Location:

Holy Cross Anglican Church

Speaker:

Douglas H. Shantz, PhD has held the Chair of Christian Thought at the University of Calgary since 1999. His books include Christian Thought in the Twenty-first Century (2012),co-edited with Tinu Ruparell, and An Introduction to German Pietism (2013).

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/chair-christian-thought-lecture-douglas-h-shantz

Piano Ehru Project (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 5, 2016 - March 5, 2016

Piano Ehru Project (PEP) is an exciting cross-cultural project in which Corey Hamm (piano) and Nicole Ge Li (ehru) have commissioned over twenty Canadian and Chinese composers to write new works for erhu and piano. These works include compositions by our own music faculty David Eagle and Laurie Radford.

Location:

Eckhardt Gramatté Hall in the Rozsa Centre

Speaker:

Corey Hamm, piano Nicole Ge Li, ehru

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/piano-ehru-project

Alberta District Japanese Language Speech Contest (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 5, 2016 - March 5, 2016

Students display their Japanese speech skills and compete for a spot in the National competition. Title and Subject of Speech Title and subject of speech are the choice of the contestant. The contestant must solely prepare his/her speech. Speeches must be memorized. If the speech is read from a prepared script, point deductions will be considered. Length of Speech Beginner: 3 min. Intermediate: 4 min. Advanced: 5 min. Open: 5 min. * Speeches deviating substantially from these time constraints will be subject to penalty. For more information: https://llc.ucalgary.ca/Japanese_Speech_Contest_2016 http://www.ptjc.ualberta.ca/Students/SpeechContests/ADJSC/Info.aspx

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/alberta-district-japanese-language-speech-contest

Political Science Speaker Series - Framed: Media Coverage of Race in Canadian Politics (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 4, 2016 - March 4, 2016

About the Talk: Framed is a wake-up call for those who do not think that race matters. Assumptions about race and diversity are often influenced by the media. As reporters go about selecting which political issues and events to cover, who to quote, and how to frame stories to make them resonate with the public, visible minorities receive less and more negative coverage that their white counterparts. This book provides a new foundation for thinking about diversity and equality in Canada. About the Speaker: Dr. Erin Tolley is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto. Her research examines the impact of socio-demographic diversity on Canadian politics. She is the author of Framed: Media and the Coverage of Race in Canadian Politics (UBC Press, 2016). Currently, she is studying the strategies political parties use to recruit women and minority candidates. She is also using experimental and survey methods to examine the impact of race and gender on vote choice. Her work has appeared in the Canadian Journal of Political Science, the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies, and Migration Policy Research; she is also the author or co-author of 12 peer-reviewed book chapters, and the co-editor of five books. Prior to coming to the University of Toronto, Erin was an analyst in the federal Department of Citizenship and Immigration. For more information, please visit the Department of Political Science

Location:

Social Science Tower 729

Speaker:

Dr. Erin Tolley

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/political-science-speaker-series-framed-media-coverage-race-canadian-politics

The LLC Speaker Series presents Monique Charest (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 4, 2016 - March 4, 2016

Interference during lexical access for language production: Considerations for typical language development and developmental language impairments The process of selecting and retrieving words for production is sometimes helped by prior naming events, and sometimes hindered. Patterns of interference in naming have been observed in both adults and children, although the methods and interpretations have differed somewhat. Recent work with adults has focused on interference as a manifestation of learning within lexical networks; whereas work with children has focused on interference as a manifestation of temporary, ongoing activation of prior targets. Moreover, reports from varied tasks suggest that interference phenomena contribute to the profile of speakers with language learning impairments, but the nature of these effects remain poorly understood. In this presentation, Monique Charest will discuss research on the manifestation of interference phenomena during naming in children with typical and impaired language development. She will discuss outcomes of a recent study of young children with typical development that examined lexical interference from the learning perspective adopted in the adult literature. She will also discuss pilot outcomes from ongoing research examining temporal and semantic effects on interference in children with specific language impairment, and will consider what these lines of work offer for thinking about the effects of experience on the lexical system during development, and for thinking about the profiles of children with language impairments.

Location:

Craigie Hall - CHD 420 - Language Research Centre

Speaker:

Monique Charest, University of Alberta

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/llc-speaker-series-presents-monique-charest

Philosophy Speakers: Logical Pluralism Miniconference (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 4, 2016 - March 4, 2016

A miniconference on Logical Pluralism with visiting speakers: Allen Hazen (Alberta) "An Argument for Church's Thesis" Gillian Russell (North Carolina, Chapel Hill), "Pluralism and Abductive Methodology" Stewart Shapiro (Ohio State), "Pluralism, Normativity, and Meaning" View Schedule

Location:

Social Sciences Tower 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-logical-pluralism-miniconference

In My World (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 4, 2016 - March 4, 2016

Celebrating the International Women’s Day, "In My World" is an arts showcase of talented visual and spoken word artists of colour, specifically women and genderqueer artists. Come join us for an intimate event at the Women's Resource Centre on March 4 from 5:00 PM-7:0 0PM. Entrance by cash donation. Coffee and Tea will be provided for your enjoyment. We welcome everyone, even if you are only able to drop by, join later, or leave earlier. The cash donation will support the artists who share their talent at the event. For more information, please visit the Facebook page

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/my-world

DarkMatter #itgetsbitter (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 4, 2016 - March 4, 2016

Event Description #ItGetsBitter is an interruption: a hybrid mixture of art and activism, poetry and polemic, giggles and gasps. #ItGetsBitter is a remix of spoken word, stand up comedy, fashion, and nursery rhymes. DarkMatter shares stories of navigating the world in all of its ordinariness and peculiarity as trans South Asians, taking the audience on an emotional roller coaster all of the way from the personal to the political. Join us for an evening of poetry and healing as we not only critique – but imagine new ways of being and resisting together.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/darkmatter-itgetsbitter

Women in STEM Panel & Networking event, sponsored by GE (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 3, 2016 - March 3, 2016

Women in STEM Panel & Networking event Thursday March 3, 4:30-7:00pm, TFDL Gallery Hall The University of Calgary, Career Services and Women's Resource Centre, in partnership with General Electric, and in collaboration with WISE club and WIL club, are pleased to host a “Women in STEM” Panel & Networking evening. Be inspired by a diverse group of women professionals working in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. After the discussion, there will be an opportunity to network with the panelists and other industry professionals, and ask them questions about their work in STEM. This event is sponsored by GE, and light refreshments will be served. Confirmed panelists include: Dr. Gina Cherkowski, CEO, STEM Learning Lab Kylie Toh, Founder of Chic Geek Claudia Bustos, Community Engagement Director, Beakerhead Dr. Qiao Sun, Associate Dean of Diversity and Equity, Schulich School of Engineering There will also be an opportunity to network with variety of STEM industry professionals. Space is limited, so register via the Career Services Events Calendar on CareerLink! (careerlink.ucalgary.ca)

Location:

Gallery Hall (TFDL)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/women-stem-panel-networking-event-sponsored-ge

The Calgary Mathematics & Philosophy Lecture (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 3, 2016 - March 3, 2016

Potential Infinity: A Modal Account Stewart Shapiro The Ohio State UniversityThursday, March 3, 2016, 3:30 pm ST 141 Beginning with Aristotle, almost every major philosopher and mathematician before the nineteenth century rejected the notion of the actual infinite. They all argued that the only sensible notion is that of potential infinity. The list includes some of the greatest mathematical minds ever. Due to Georg Cantor’s influence, the situation is almost the opposite nowadays (with some intuitionists as notable exceptions). The received view is that the notion of a merely potential infinity is dubious: it can only be understood if there is an actual infinity that underlies it. After a sketch of some of the history, Prof. Shapiro will analyze the notion of potential infinity, in modal terms, and assess its scientific merits. This leads to a number of more specific questions. Perhaps the most pressing of these is whether the conception of potential infinity can be explicated in a way that is both interesting and substantially different from the now-dominant conception of actual infinity. One might suspect that, when metaphors and loose talk give way to precise definitions, the apparent differences will evaporate. A number of differences still remain. Some of the most interesting and surprising differences concern consequences that one’s conception of infinity has for higher-order logic. Another important question concerns the relation between potential infinity and mathematical intuitionism. In fact, as will be shown, potential infinity is not inextricably tied to intuitionistic logic. There are interesting explications of potential infinity that underwrite classical logic, while still differing in important ways from actual infinity. However, on some more stringent explications, potential infinity does indeed lead to intuitionistic logic. (The lecture is based on joint work with Øystein Linnebo.) Stewart Shapiro is O'Donnell Professor of Philosophy at The Ohio State University. He is an eminent logician and philosopher of mathematics, well-known for his work on second-order logic and on mathematical structuralism. He is the author of numerous articles and of five books, including most recently Vagueness in Context (2006) on vagueness and logic, and Varieties of Logic (2014) on logical pluralism. This talk is the second annual Calgary Mathematics & Philosophy Lecture, co-sponsored by PIMS, the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences, and the Department of Philosophy. The Mathematics & Philosophy Lectures aim to introduce topics at the intersection of mathematics and philosophy to a general academic audience. The event is free & open to the public; a reception follows.

Location:

Science Theatres 141

Speaker:

Stewart Shapiro ( The Ohio State University)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/calgary-mathematics-philosophy-lecture

ZIKA- Experts, Advocacy and a Public Health Emergency (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 3, 2016 - March 3, 2016

The World Health Organization has declared the Zika virus in the Americas to be a public health emergency. The Latin American Research Centre has convened a cross-disciplinary roundtable to discuss the public health, human rights, and the economic consequences of this emergency. Topics for cross-disciplinary discussion: Science: What is the Zika virus? Where does it come from, how is it transmitted and to whom? Why should we care? Clinical: What are Zika’s effects on humans? To what extent can other environmental risk factors (e.g., pollutants) be ruled out as causing such effects? Public Health: With upcoming Olympics in Brazil, are there increased risks of worldwide infection through human movement? What social, medical, and educational supports are available for affected families? Ethics: With limited access to contraceptives, abortion, and pre-natal care, what protections (i.e., legal, medical) should be in place for women who are officially being discouraged from having children until the outbreak has subsided? This discussion is FREE and OPEN to the Public! Latin American Research Centre larc.ucalgary.ca

Location:

Engineering Block A-Room 101 U of C

Speaker:

Dr. Bonnie Meatherall—Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, Cumming School of Medicine. Dr. Daniel Limonta Velázquez—Cell Biology, University of Alberta. Dr. Nalini Singhal—Neonatology, Alberta Children’s Hospital. Dr. Juliet Guichon—Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine. This event will be moderated by Dr. Rita Henderson, Family Medicine, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/zika-experts-advocacy-and-public-health-emergency

Communicating the Business Ca$e for Sustainability (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 3, 2016 - March 3, 2016

The University of Calgary, through both the Centre for Corporate Sustainability in the Haskayne School of Business and the Office of the Vice-President (Research), is proud to host Dr. Bob Willard, a world-leading speaker and sustainability champion. His presentation Communicating the Business Ca$e for Sustainability repositions smart, innovative sustainability strategies as a means to achieving existing company goals, rather than a separate imperative to worry about. Bob applies business and leadership development experience from his 34-year career at IBM Canada to show how sustainability strategies can increase revenue, save expenses, avoid impending risks, and enhance brand value. Bob explains how smart sustainability strategies help companies survive economic downturns, while positioning them to thrive in the new economy.

Location:

Energy Environment Experiental Learning Building - Lobby

Speaker:

Dr. Bob Willard is a leading expert on quantifying and selling the business value of corporate sustainability strategies and has given over a thousand presentations to corporate, government, university, and NGO audiences. Bob applies his business and leadership experience from his 34-year career at IBM Canada to engage the business community in proactively avoiding risks and capturing opportunities by using smart environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/communicating-business-cae-sustainability

Women Leaders Speaker Series: Women in STEM (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 3, 2016 - March 3, 2016

The University of Calgary, Career Services, and Women's Resource Centre in partnership with General Electric are pleased to host a "Women in STEM" Panel & Networking evening. Be inspired by this diverse group of women professionals working in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. After the discussion, there will be an opportunity to network and ask them questions about the industry and their work in STEM. Light refreshments will be serves. Please note: SPACE IS LIMITED! Register today to ensure your spot! careerlink.ucalgary.ca

Location:

Gallery Hall (TFDL)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/women-leaders-speaker-series-women-stem

Fentanyl Information Session (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 2, 2016 - March 2, 2016

Are you interested in learning more about the F.A.Q about Fentanyl? Learn how to reduce your risk of coming into contact with Fentanyl as well as the signs and symptoms of an overdose. If you are interested in learning more about Fentanyl, click here to register for the Wellness Centre's free information session. March 2 12:00 - 1:00pm MSC 370

Location:

Wellness Centre Classroom (MSC 370)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/fentanyl-information-session

The Many Faces of Security (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 2, 2016 - March 2, 2016

The Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies invites you participate in the symposium, The Many Faces of Security. Speakers include University of Calgary research who are generating some very interesting research into both traditional and non-traditional areas of security. Topics include the consequences of pandemics, the effec ts of climate change and human displacement, radicalization, and cyber-security. Contact Nancy Pearson Mackie at njmackie@ucalgary.ca by February 29, 2016, to RSVP.

Location:

Escalus Room MacEwan Conference Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/many-faces-security

White Privilege (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 2, 2016 - March 2, 2016

All are welcome to join this special plenary lecture for the Werklund School of Education's (WSE) Undergraduate course, EDUC 450 Diversity in Learning, on the topic of White Privilege. WSE professor Darren Lund will lead this important discussion. Topics may include: Understanding how being White includes a responsibility to better comprehend the complex ways Whiteness works to oppress others; Challenging oppression through an analysis of racialized privileges; and Recognizing that sustained critical interrogations, dialog and action in relation to Whiteness can lead to significant collective change.

Location:

Science Theatre 148

Speaker:

Werklund School of Education professor Dr. Darren Lund

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/white-privilege

Women Leaders Speaker Series: Women in Law Panel (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 1, 2016 - March 1, 2016

Join us in Women's Resource Centre on March 1 from 5:00 - 7:00 for a panel discussion on being a woman in law. Panelists Wilma Shim, Hasna Shireen, Jaspreet Singh, and Laurel Watson will be joining us to talk about their varied experiences in everything from being a student, to Human Rights Law, and government work.

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

Speaker:

Wilma Shim, Crown Counsel; Laurel Watson, Alberta Court of Appeals; Jaspreet Singh, U of C Law School Student; Hasna Shireen, Alberta Civil Liberties Research Centre

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/women-leaders-speaker-series-women-law-panel

This was then... (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: March 1, 2016 - March 29, 2016

In 2016 the university marks its 50th anniversary as an autonomous institution. University Archives has created an exhibit in celebration of this milestone, which will be on display in the Arts and Culture suite from March 1 until mid-May. Entitled “This was then…” the exhibit unveils how much the university has changed over time by focusing on campus culture and the activities experienced by students, faculty and staff in the early days of autonomy, as well as the evolution of the University’s insignia and infrastructure. Featuring Campus Queens, frosh beanies, etiquette and wardrobe advice for the co-ed, powder-puff football, the spade, stake and soil from the first sod-turning on the “new” campus and more, this is campus life as you never knew it existed. We invite you to take a few minutes out of your busy day to travel back in time through our exhibit, on view in Arts and Culture, 5th floor, TFDL from 10:00-4:30 weekdays.

Location:

Arts and Culture Reception Area 5th Floor TFDL

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/was-then

International Women's Day Presentation (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 29, 2016 - February 29, 2016

Presented by the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, this event will provide an information overview of International Women's Day, the history of the women's movement in Calgary and around the world, and Calgary International Women's Day. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/828777080579194/

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/international-womens-day-presentation

Exploring Community Resources presented by Women's Centre of Calgary (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 29, 2016 - February 29, 2016

Sarah Winstanley, Peer Program Coordinator for the Women’s Centre of Calgary joins us to discuss the work done by the Women’s Centre of Calgary. This includes programs and initiatives designed to address social issues at the community level. By providing information and resources the Women’s Centre of Calgary assists women in meeting their basic needs, connecting with other women, and helps them work toward positive change. This free event is open to everyone! For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/107197226338862/

Location:

The Women's Resource Centre (MSC 482)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/exploring-community-resources-presented-womens-centre-calgary

Eastern Philosophy versus Western Philosophy in Human Movement: A Comparison of Two Teaching Approaches (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 29, 2016 - March 1, 2016

Eastern and Western philosophies to human movement have not been clearly delineated in the teaching of physical education teachers. Yet many aspects of both methods are used by teachers and coaches in practice. Understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the two approaches can provide insight for those involved in movement education, physical literacy and coaching. The speakers will highlight research using ‘learning how to throw’ as a model.

Location:

Kinesiology Building Room KNB 236

Speaker:

Hyun Suk Lee PhD Student Innovation in Pedagogy and Sport Performance Program and Chris Shaw, MPE P.E. Teacher -Foundations for Future Charter Academy

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/eastern-philosophy-versus-western-philosophy-human-movement-comparison-two-teaching

Deadline for Champions for a Healthy Campus (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 27, 2016 - February 27, 2016

Do you have an idea to create positive change on campus? The SU Wellness Centre is inviting students to work in teams to propose projects that will contribute to a healthier campus community. Teams have a chance to win five prizes of $5000 to implement their ideas on campus.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/deadline-champions-healthy-campus

Co-Op Program Orientation Session (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 26, 2016 - February 26, 2016

Work, Learn and Earn with Co‐op. Attend this session to learn the details of the Arts Co‐op Program including admission requirements, application dates and process. Discover the benefits of adding the Co‐op Designation to your degree! Please e-mail llc@ucalgary.ca for more information. Website: http://llc.ucalgary.ca/event/2016-02-26/co-op-program-orientation-session

Location:

CHE 102

Speaker:

Amanda Foley

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/co-op-program-orientation-session

Mapping A Cold War -- Exhibition Reception (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 26, 2016 - February 26, 2016

The Founders' Gallery at the Military Museums is celebrating the opening of two new exhibitions. Mapping A Cold War features large-scale painting by contemporary artist Leslie Reid. The Cold Before the War: Operation Muskox and Beyond showcases the extensive photo archive of the Arctic Institute of North America and charts military action in the arctic from 1946. Reception starts at 5:30PM. Remarks at 6:00PM Light refreshments will be served. Founders' Gallery The Military Museums 4520 Crowchild Trail SW Calgary http://founders.ucalgary.ca/ The Founders' Gallery is operated by Libraries and Cultural Resources at the University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/mapping-cold-war-exhibition-reception

Girls' Night Out (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 26, 2016 - February 26, 2016

Girls’ Night Out Directed by Phyllis Ellis Feature documentary to ignite the conversation with #RethinkTheDrink Campaign and Talkback Tour Join the SU Wellness Centre and the Women’s Resource Centre for a screening of Girls’ Night Out, a CBC documentary that explores the culture of binge drinking in young women. The documentary will be shown in the Women’s Resource Centre (MSC 482) from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016.

Location:

Women's Resource Centre 482

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/girls-night-out

PHILOSOPHY SPEAKERS - Yual Chiek, "Compossibility: The Reformed Logical Position" (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 26, 2016 - February 26, 2016

About the Talk On the Logical Interpretation of Leibnizian compossibility two substances are compossible if and only if the supposition of their co-existence is a logically consistent one, they are incompossible if the supposition of their co-existence is logically inconsistent. Most scholars of Leibniz’s work have abandoned the Logical Interpretation in the face of considerations that they think render the Logical Interpretation untenable. In this paper I maintain that these scholars are mistaken. In my view, abandonment of the Logical Interpretation is premature because the arguments reared against it fall short of a successful refutation of the Logical Interpretation. I argue that these arguments against the Logical Interpretation are successful against only two strains of the Logical Interpretation, but not to a third logical interpretation that I shall present. I call the two strains LS1 and LS2. I call the new interpretation “The Reformed Logical Interpretation.” That there are two distinct strains of the Logical Interpretation is rarely discussed in the literature. I correct this shortcoming by demonstrating that the strongest arguments against it bear on the Logical Interpretation in two quite different ways. Ways that correspond to the two original strains of the Logical Interpretation. I then move to show that the Reformed Logical Interpretation is different from LS1 and LS2 and is not susceptible to the criticisms raised against LS1 and LS2. By virtue of that fact the Reformed Logical Interpretation succeeds where LS1 and LS2 fail, I conclude that the Reformed Logical Interpretation should be taken as the default Logical Interpretation thus keeping the Logical Interpretation a viable solution to the problem of incompossibility. About the Speaker Yual Chiek obtained his PhD from Queen’s University in 2014. Yual specializes in Early-Modern Philosophy with a focus on the modal metaphysics of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. His thesis was the topic of incompossibility, a foundational yet notoriously difficult element of Leibniz’s famous possible worlds metaphysics. The thesis was written while he was a visiting student at Yale University (2011-13) and was supervised by Jon Miller of Queen’s University and Michael Della Rocca of Yale University. Yual is also the co-editor with Dr. Gregory Brown of the University of Houston of a volume entitled Leibniz: Compossibility and Possible Worlds. The volume will be published in The New Synthese Historical Library by Springer Press.

Location:

Social Sciences Tower 1253

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/philosophy-speakers-yual-chiek-compossibility-reformed-logical-position

The Inquiring Mind - February (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 26, 2016 - February 26, 2016

The Inquiring Mind is a free three hour training for students aimed at increasing practical knowledge of mental health and illness. You will learn to recognize the signs and indicators of mental illness in yourself and others, reduce negative stigma, and improve your own resiliency. Additionally, the training aims at creating a supportive environment, strengthening the campus culture, and contributing to a healthy campus. This study has been approved by The Conjoint Faculties Research Ethics Board. For more information and to register, click here.

Location:

Wellness Centre Classroom (MSC 370)

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/inquiring-mind-february

Happiness Basics - February start (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 25, 2016 - February 25, 2016

Date: Thursdays, February 25 - April 7, 2016 Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm Who: All students After registering, you will be contacted by program coordinator to schedule a brief (15 min) pre-screening discussion with a counsellor to ensure program fit. Happiness Basics is a 7 week program that empowers you to live a happier life. Each week you will learn new skills to improve your happiness. We will challenge you to try them out during the week and you will discover skills that you find work the best for you. This group is action based and requires participation in and out of class for your success. This workshop, which was initially developed by Red Deer Primary Care Network, has been shown to improve: Mood Vitality and energy Mental and physical health Note: This group is not recommended for people who are experiencing severe anxiety, depression or suicidal thoughts, or are in the midst of a serious personal crisis. For help with these issues please contact the Wellness Centre. Click here for more information and to register

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/happiness-basics-february-start

“Badger me possidet”: Snapshots from the history of Lucian's reception. (University of Calgary)

Category: Other Event
Dates: February 25, 2016 - February 25, 2016

Lucian, the second century CE satirist, who wrote in Greek despite his Syrian origins, had a remarkably vibrant and diverse reception in the early modern period. In this brief overview, the speaker will illustrate the varying contexts of his fortuna, from the classroom and translation on the one side, to art, theatre and literature on the other, paying particular attention to his part in the religious debates of the Reformation and explain how in France lucianisme came to mean 'atheism'. Presented by MARCS: Medieval and Renaissance Cultural Studies Research Group

Location:

Social Sciences 1015

Speaker:

Professor Keith Sidwell, Emeritus Professor, University College Cork, Adjunct Professor in CLARE, University of Calgary

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/badger-me-possidet-snapshots-history-lucians-reception

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Whatever there is of God and goodness in the universe, it must work itself out and express itself through us. We cannot stand aside and let God do it.

Albert Einstein